sep 2018

UTTARAKHAND   ·        Cabinet takes various decisions ð  After discussion on 10 proposals, the State cabinet unanimously passed nine of them in its meeting. Some of the decisions were also taken in view of the upcoming Investors Summit. Decisions taken in the cabinet meeting have paved the way to boost activity in the electric vehicles, … Read more 29-30.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   State enters MoUs worth Rs 5000 crore   Memorandums of understanding amounting to about Rs 5,000 crore were signed between Government departments and industrialists in the presence of Chief Minister.   The MoUs were signed for investment in pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, hotel and resort construction, cosmetics and skin care, cables manufacturing, rope-way, … Read more 28.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Various benefits for investors, stakeholders in Uttarakhand The State Cabinet has approved the tourism policy. With the Government already having accorded industry status to tourism, under the tourism policy, investors and units will now be able to receive the various benefits and encouragement provided to other industries in the State.   A total … Read more 27.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Campaign to reduce infant mortality by diarrhoea from Sept 28   To reduce infant mortality caused by diarrhoea, the medical health and family welfare department would launch an Integrated Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) from September 28.   The diarrhoea is the cause for 10 percent of mortality among the children up to five … Read more 26.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Rs 10 crore set aside for resettlement of disaster-affected villagers   The State Government has set aside a sum of Rs 10 crore for the rehabilitation and resettlement of the people residing in villages marked as completely affected by the natural disasters.   19 villages in Uttarkashi and nine villages in Tehri districts … Read more 25.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     ·        World Ozone Day observed at UPES ð  The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) celebrated the ‘World Ozone Day’, the United Nations’ International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone, in the university campus. ð   The celebrations, conducted under the aegis of the ‘Department of Health, Safety and Environment’ UPES … Read more 23-24.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     U’khand gets e-health service dashboard   Amid the ongoing furore on the pathetic condition of health services in the State, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh inaugurated e-Health Service Dashboard.   The new initiative is aimed at completing digitisation and ensuring transparency and speed in the health services in the State.   In the … Read more 22.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   India signs Loan Agreement with the World Bank for US$ 74 Million for Uttarakhand     A Loan Agreement for IBRD Credit of US$74 million equivalent for the Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP) was signed with the World Bank.   The Project objective is to improve the quality and relevance of training at … Read more 21.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Cleanliness campaign to be held at all railway stations   Under the Swachchhta hi Sewa campaign from September 15 to October 2, on September 22, a cleanliness campaign will be held at all railway stations in Uttarakhand as part of the Railway Swachchhta Diwas. On September 25, under the Swachchh Bharat Mission, under … Read more 20.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·        State to strictly enforce polythene ban, issue notification soon   In pursuance of High Court orders, the complete ban on storage, sale and marketing of polythene bags will be strictly enforced in the State.   It was decided in the meeting called in this regard that in compliance of the orders of … Read more 19.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs